EDUCATION
FFC delivered continuous, community-led non-formal education for refugee children in Arsal, creating safe and inclusive learning spaces for over 1,100 students. The programs provided core academic classes, remedial and creative subjects, psychosocial support, and parental engagement, while also transitioning from fixed schools to mobile education tents. Through the training and support of more than 30 volunteer teachers, the initiatives strengthened local capacity, ensured access to learning despite displacement challenges, and fostered resilience among children and their families.
EDUCATION FOR VULNERABLE YOUNG STUDENTS (EVYS)
The Education for Vulnerable Young Students (EVYS) project established a safe, inclusive, and stimulating non-formal education environment for 600 Syrian refugee children in Aarsal who lacked access to formal schooling. Over the course of one year, the program offered core classes in English, Arabic, Math, and Science, complemented by remedial lessons in Arts, Music, and Physical Education. Beyond academics, the project ensured that students received transportation, school supplies, psychosocial support, and referrals to specialized protection services.
Parental engagement was a central feature of the initiative, with awareness sessions designed to strengthen caregiver involvement in children’s learning. Teachers also received continuous support and training to enhance their classroom management skills, with a particular focus on trauma-informed approaches for children affected by displacement and conflict.
The project achieved significant results. It fostered increased student engagement, improved readiness for integration into Lebanese public schools, and enhanced the emotional resilience of participants.
Parents became more actively involved in their children’s education, contributing to stronger links between home and school.
Throughout implementation, the project successfully navigated challenges such as harsh winter weather, low literacy and numeracy levels among new students, and varied levels of caregiver participation. From these experiences, valuable lessons emerged: the importance of integrating education with psychosocial and protection services, the need to adapt teaching methods to individual learning needs, and the role of creative subjects in sustaining student motivation.
Strong coordination with local authorities further reinforced the project’s effectiveness and
sustainability.
LOCATION
Aarsal, Lebanon
DURATION
2023, 2024
BENEFICIARIES
600 Syrian refugee children
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED SCHOOL AND TENTS
The Educational Support through Community-Based School and Tents project in Arsal provided continuous,
community-led non-formal education for approximately 500 Syrian refugee children aged 5–13, over three consecutive years (2022–2024). Initially delivered through a fixed non-formal school, the program later
transitioned to mobile educational tents to ensure flexible access amid the challenges of displacement.
A network of more than 30 volunteer teachers was trained and supported through online coordination,
which strengthened local capacity and resilience in education delivery. The initiative ensured that children
continued learning despite systemic barriers and frequent school closures, while also fostering community
ownership and active engagement in the education process.
The project preserved access to education for children in a protracted crisis setting, empowered communities to play a leading role in education, and built resilience through volunteer-led networks. It highlighted the importance of flexible, community-based education models that can adapt to shifting humanitarian contexts.
Lessons learned from the project emphasized the value of structured volunteer support to prevent fatigue, as well as the effectiveness of participatory approaches in ensuring legitimacy and sustainability. Overall, the initiative reflects FFC’s commitment to empowering
communities, protecting children, and ensuring education continues even under crisis conditions.
LOCATION
Aarsal, Lebanon
DURATION
2022, 2023,2024
BENEFICIARIES
500 Syrian refugee children (ages 5–13)